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Jobmonster
Jobmonster is a WordPress theme built for job board websites. It handles job listings, candidate resumes, employer profiles and applications in one place, so you can run a niche job board, a recruitment agency site or a company career page without piecing together a general theme.
- Version
- 4.8.6
- Released
- Jun 17, 2026
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 on its own
What’s new in Jobmonster 4.8.6
Version 4.8.6 · Jun 17, 2026
Latest
- SecurityFixed reflected XSS vulnerability in the frontend login form by properly escaping the log request parameter before output.
- ImprovedImproved input sanitization and output escaping in member authentication forms.
- ChangedCheck the latest version of WP 7.x and plugins.
What it does
Building a job portal on a general purpose theme usually means adding separate tools for listings, resumes and employer accounts, then making them work together. This theme is made for recruitment from the start. Employers can post and manage vacancies, candidates can upload and edit resumes, and visitors can search openings with filters for category, location, salary and job type. Jobs can be marked as full-time, part-time, freelance or internship roles, which keeps listings organized as the board grows.
Both sides of the hiring process get their own dashboard. Applicants can track applications and saved jobs, while employers manage their job posts and talk with candidates. Site owners can charge for job postings, offer featured listings or sell subscription plans. The layout is responsive across desktops, tablets and phones, and the theme works with WPML for multilingual sites, WooCommerce and popular page builders for customizing pages.
Best for
- Niche job boards for a specific industry or region
- Recruitment agencies listing roles for multiple clients
- Companies building a dedicated career page
Features
Job listings management
Post, categorize and manage vacancies, with job types for full-time, part-time, freelance and internship roles so visitors can tell positions apart quickly.
Resume submission and editing
Candidates can upload their resumes, then edit and manage them over time, giving employers a consistent way to review applicants.
Employer profiles
Companies get profiles where they present their brand, post multiple job openings and interact directly with the people applying.
Search and filters
Job seekers can narrow results by category, location, salary, job type and other criteria to find openings that match what they want.
Dashboards for both sides
Applicants and employers each get a personal dashboard for applications, job posts, saved jobs and communication between the two.
Paid listings and subscriptions
Charge employers for job postings, sell featured listings that stand out, or set up subscription plans for companies that hire regularly.
Plugin compatibility
Works with WPML for multilingual job boards, WooCommerce, and popular page builders when you want to customize page layouts.
Responsive layout
Pages and application forms adapt to desktops, tablets and smartphones, so candidates can browse and apply from any device.
Jobmonster older versions
- 4.8.5May 171 improvement, 1 fix
- 4.8.4Jan 272 improvements, 1 fix
- 4.8.3.1Dec 16, 20251 fix
- 4.8.2Sep 18, 2025
- 4.8.1Aug 20, 2025
- 4.8.0Aug 9, 2025
- 4.7.9Jun 19, 2025
- 4.7.7Apr 9, 2025
- 4.7.6Dec 21, 2024
- 4.7.5Oct 29, 2024
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
16 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about Jobmonster
Can employers and job seekers both create accounts?
Yes. The theme gives applicants and employers their own dashboards. Candidates manage resumes, applications and saved jobs, while employers manage their profiles, job posts and communication with applicants.
Can I make money from my job board with this theme?
The theme includes options for paid job postings, featured listings and subscription plans. You can choose which of these fit your board, such as charging per post or offering plans to frequent hiring companies.
Does it support a multilingual job site?
It is compatible with WPML, the multilingual plugin for WordPress, so you can offer your job board in more than one language. It also works with WooCommerce and popular page builders.
What kinds of job filters are available to visitors?
Visitors can filter listings by category, location, salary and job type, among other options. Job types include full-time, part-time, freelance and internship roles.
Is Jobmonster free?
The code of Jobmonster is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Jobmonster is this?
Version 4.8.6, released Jun 17, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Jobmonster?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Jobmonster automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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